2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Little Toader Appeteethers – Review & Giveaway (Us/Can; ends 12/22)

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Dec 162011
 
2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffer Suggestions
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In addition to the cute Storybook PJs I shared with you earlier, Little Toader also produces the Appeteether.  These “Appetizer Teethers” are a fun and unique choice of teether for your little one.
The Appeteethers currently come in two varieties (though a little birdie tells me additional selections may soon be on the way): Chompin’ Chicken Wing and Baby-Q Ribs.  It’s kind of funny to watch your little one chomping away on their own BBQ rib.
The teethers were designed to me more than humorous –  they’re made to reduce teething discomfort.  All Little Toader teething toys are nontoxic, BPA-free, lead free, PVC free, and Phthalate free.  Each batch of Appeteethers is tested by an independent third party organization to ensure the highest level of safety and comply with all Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements.  They also have varying colors and textures to stimulate baby’s senses.
Baby C. loves hers; she chews on it all day.  It’s held up excellently, even now that she is sporting one very sharp little tooth!
Where to Buy:
You can purchase Appeteethers from the Little Toader website.  Regular retail is $14.99, but until December 31, 2011 everything is at least 30% off, so they are $9.99.  They also come in a sampler pack with one of each for $18.89 (reg. $26.99).
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2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Little Toader Storybook PJs – Review

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Dec 162011
 

2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Suggestions For Babies/Toddlers

There’s a cute concept in the world of pajamas and it comes courtesy of a company called Little Toader.  They have designed Storybook PJs, a themed set that includes a book and a pair of PJs.

Little Toader is owned run by husband and wife team Lori and Michael and is located in Florida.  With three children of their own (and one on the way) they often found themselves saying “they should make…”  And so they decided to do just that.  They’ve created a line of safe, unique and fun items for babies and kids.

I had the pleasure of meeting the Little Toader folks at the ABC Kids Expo this year and they were such a sweet couple.  You can tell they have passion around their products and their work and it was infectious.  They also produce the Appeteether which will make your little one giggle.

The Storybook PJs come with a book – Adventures in Dreams – that is meant to be read while the pajamas are worn.  The images used in the book correspond to the images printed on the PJs.  So as you read the book they can search for the images on their jammies to make it more interactive.

The PJs are unisex and are 100% cotton with a snug-fit design for safety.  They’re really cute and the water color effect gives them kind of a soft, brushed look.  I would encourage you to order the next size up, though.  We have the 6-12 month size and Baby C. fell in the weight and height range indicated on the size chart, but they were a little small for her.

One reader will win a set of Storybook PJs in size 12-18 months or 18 months.  Giveaway closed.

I received a product in order to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% mine and my family’s.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Gyro Bowl – Review & Giveaway (US; ends 12/22)

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Dec 152011
 
2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Suggestions For Babies/Toddlers
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I think pretty much everyone has caught a commercial for the Gyro Bowl at one point or another.  We’ve seen it dozens of times and have sometimes wondered – with a hefty dose of skepticism – whether the bowl actually works.  Well, it does.
We received a Gyro bowl recently and so far everything we’ve put in it has stayed put while we’ve twirled it around.  Granted, we haven’t tried liquids yet (that particular experiment is an “outdoor fun” kind of thing and needs to wait until warmer weather), but everything else has been fine.  Baby C. loves playing with it, too; she turns it around and around, and tries to spin the inner portion.
If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer for the tot set, this could be a good choice.  In addition to the fact that it will keep their snacks from spilling all over the car on trips to Grandma’s, it also doubles as a bit of a toy and will give them a little distraction.
The Gyro Bowl is BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe.
Where to Buy:
You can find them in most stores that sell “As Seen On TV” items or you can purchase two bowls for $14.99 (B1G1F) plus shipping online.

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2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Skylar Luna PJs

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Dec 142011
 

2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Suggestions For Babies/Toddlers/Kids
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Pajamas – or “jammies” as we refer to them as around here – are a fairly common Christmas present, especially for the tot set.  A lot of families I know make it a Christmas eve tradition to give a new set of PJs and then cuddle up for a cocoa and Christmas story before setting out cookies, milk and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.

If you’re considering new jammies as a gift this year then I think you will love Skylar Luna.  Their two-piece pajama sets are absoluetly adorable and any child would love to snuggle down in them and dream up some visions of sugarplums.  They would also make for a super-cute Christmas picture of the kiddos. Continue reading »

2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Puppy & Bean Shirts And Onesies #SfSHolidayGiftGuide

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Nov 272011
 

2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Baby & Toddler Suggestions

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If you wrote “adorable shirts” this year on your shopping list for babies and toddlers you’re going to be able to cross off a name or two. Puppy & Bean was started as a way to help caregivers remember the humor that comes with the job – humor that can sometimes be lost in the daily challenges of parenting or care-giving.  The shirts are a fun way to embrace the moments that show us what complex little beings toddlers can be, and the ways they like to demonstrate it.

I had the pleasure of meeting Laurel at the ABC Kids Expo this year and she is just as sweet as her clothing line!  If you’d like to “meet” her, too, watch the short video below.

The toddler shirts are 100% preshrunk combed ringspun cotton and the onesies and youth shirts are 100% organic combed ringspun cotton.  They also carry a few other branded items, like tote bags, water bottles, mugs, and a signature shirt for women and men.  I love a number of their designs, but the “Catch Me”, “love @ first sight” and “Silly Bean” are a few of my favorite.  We received an adorable Snuggly Bean shirt which fits Baby C.’s personality perfectly.  I love how soft the shirts are and how well they fit.

Puppy & Bean Shirts and Onesies

I’m not the only one who loves Puppy & Bean.  Jewel had her baby shower sponsored by Puppy & Bean (the “love @ first sight” shirt above was designed especially for Jewel’s boy Kase).  A number of other celebrities (Rachel Zoe, Nicole Sullivan) also love them.  Google also just profiled them as a successful small business.

You can stay up-to-date with Puppy & Bean by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter

Where to Buy:

Visit Puppy & Bean and shop their online store.  Onesies are $24 and toddler shirts are $20.

Do you prefer tees or onesies for your little one?

I received a shirt in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% mine and my family’s.

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